From the Founder:

Last year I wrote that DYNO is a small pool run out of a passion for Linux, blockchain, and decentralization. That’s still true, but this year the pool grew in ways I didn’t expect. Since my last note, DYNO has gone from 71 blocks to 290, delegators have grown from about 35 to 127, and live stake has passed 1 million ADA. Every one of those blocks was produced on bare metal hardware. We aim for 100% uptime, perform the required routine maintenance to keep things running, and constantly monitor the pool.

Those blocks mean more rewards for the people who stake with us, and it all comes from delegators who chose a small pool over a big one. Thank you. We’re still running on the lowest fixed cost allowed (170 ADA) with a 1% margin, and the mission hasn’t changed: a stable, independent pool that keeps Cardano decentralized. This December, DYNO turns five years old. 🎉

— Smitty

October 2026

From the Founder:

DYNO is a small, independently operated Cardano stake pool that I maintain with a deep passion for Linux, blockchain, and decentralization. What began as a personal project—a hands-on lab to explore the Cardano ecosystem—has grown into a long-term commitment to the network’s health. DYNO has been online since 2021, running bare-metal infrastructure with minimal fees and the lowest fixed cost allowed (170 ADA).

While I manage the technical side of Dynopool , keeping a node online 24/7 isn’t a solo effort—it takes a supportive family, and it takes an open, generous community. Dynopool runs on purpose, not profit. If you believe in supporting small pools and value true decentralization, we’re right there with you.

— Smitty

July 2025